Mitigation for diamondback terrapin, Fisherman Island Virginia

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Remains of plastic netting that was used in the past to keep No

Remains of plastic netting that was used in the past to keep Northern diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin terrapin) off the highway, Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia. This material deteriorated rapidly because of UV.